Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D vs Yanmar ViO33-6
The Yanmar ViO33-6 is the bigger machine by 665kg and has 3kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO33-6 is the bigger machine by 665kg.
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO33-6 has 3kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | Yanmar ViO33-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) | 3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Dig depth | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) | - |
| Breakout force | - | 29.9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 41 l |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D, Yanmar ViO33-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ECR25D if...
The Volvo ECR25D is Volvo CE's short-swing mini excavator in the popular UK 2.5-3 tonne hire class, competing for the same jobs as the Kubota U27-4 and similarly sized Takeuchi and JCB machines. Its short-radius superstructure lets the counterweight stay close to the tracks when slewing, useful on confined urban and residential sites. It is sold across Great Britain exclusively through SMT GB's dealer network.
Full ECR25D specifications →Buy or hire the ViO33-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 665kg
- you want one that has 3kW more power
A zero-tail swing digger for groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets on trenching, drainage and foundations beside walls and fences. Suits urban sites with limited space.
Full ViO33-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D and the Yanmar ViO33-6?
The Yanmar ViO33-6 is the bigger machine by 665kg and has 3kW more power. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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